First published in 1864, this classic book is a detailed and vivid account of the Indian Mutiny of 1857. The authors, John William Kaye and George Bruce Malleson, were both British officers who served in India during this period, and their book provides a unique insight into the causes, events, and aftermath of this important chapter of British Indian history. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of colonialism, the British Raj, or Indian history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.